Every NFL team wants a dynamic, diverse passing game. It's only natural after looking at the past three Super Bowl-winning teams.

The New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers and New York Giants had more than elite quarterbacks in common—their passers also were armed with the weapons to drive defenses batty. Their opponents were left wondering, "Where does he get all those wonderful toys?"

This year, several teams seeking the same kind of firepower used the 2012 NFL Draft's second and third rounds to help them reload. In the process, they were smart to realize they can never have enough options in their utility belts:

The 49ers saw the Saints' Darren Sproles shoot past their talented defense for a big touchdown in the playoffs. So they went out and got a similar cog for their passing game.

The have veteran power backs Frank Gore and Brandon Jacobs, and a scrappy second-year complement in Kendall Hunter. James' value as an explosive speed back out of Oregon will be more immediately seen as a dangerous outlet for quarterback Alex Smith — much like Sproles was for Saints QB Drew Brees last season.

Although the 49ers won't lose their physical offensive identity, ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay sees the additions of James and first-round wide receiver A.J. Jenkins sticking to their offseason goal of boosting their big-play quotient.

"When you watch him on tape, some of the moves he strings together — his quick feet, his ability to make things happen in space — it's really impressive," McShay said of James.

The Broncos were an excellent running team last season, but much of their production to supplement a rejuvenated Willis McGahee came from Tim Tebow. With Tebow gone to the New York Jets, the team added wiggle to its backfield.

McGahee and Knowshon Moreno have had their share of durability issues. Enter Hillman with fresh legs to help lighten their load. No one will confuse Hillman with Marshall Faulk coming out of San Diego State, but like Faulk once did for a younger Peyton Manning, Hillman has the receiving skills to help a much older Manning.

"He's not an every-down back, but he catches the ball very well and he's quick," McShay said. "You have a quarterback, obviously, who can distribute the ball well."

Scouts were mixed on just how good Sanu would be coming out of Rutgers. In some eyes, he had traits that made all-time great Jerry Rice successful in the rhythm of a West Coast offense. In others, there were questions about Sanu's quickness that made him settle for a third-round selection.

The Bengals have their elite playmaking receiver in 2011 first-round pick A.J. Green. They also have a good receiving tight end in Jermaine Gresham. Sanu was drafted with a specific role — doing the dirty work as a good route-running No. 2 wideout. Ideally, going back to Cincinnati's top receiving duo of a few years ago, he'll be the T.J. Houshmandzadeh to Green's Chad Johnson.

"He fits perfectly in Jay Gruden's offense," McShay said. "He can catch the ball and be physical working the middle of the field."

With Ricky Williams running into retirement, the Ravens needed a relief back for Ray Rice. Pierce's selection also gives them insurance if Rice, unhappy with his contract situation, decides to hold out.

At 6-2, 214 pounds, Pierce is explosive with a style that complements Rice, who is 5-8, 212 pounds. When Rice isn't on the field, the Ravens will have a cog and can maintain their quickness out of the backfield.

The Bills needed a speedster to line up opposite Stevie Johnson. Even if that doesn't happen at first with Graham, look for coach Chan Gailey to get him heavily involved. In the short term, Graham can serve as a third-down big-play target for quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. There, he can start burning nickel and dime backs in the slot before settling in to run smoother deep routes on the outside.

There's no doubt three-time All-Pro wide receiver Reggie Wayne will be Andrew Luck's most seasoned security blanket. Fleener will be a close second, given his rapport with Luck as his favorite target at Stanford.

Don't sleep on Allen and Hilton, however.

Allen is a skilled receiver in his own right, and with Wayne and Fleener drawing the attention of defenses, he'll be in position to bail out Luck often working against overmatched linebackers.

Hilton fills the need for speed, both as a slot-type receiver and return man.

The Colts had a big task to reboot their passing game without long-time stars Manning and Dallas Clark. The rookies they added around Luck is a great start.